LibKey Nomad
Example Data Sources
If you are having any trouble tracking down data sources, get in touch with Sean! The following is a snippet of data sources we subscribe to, and there are numerous openly accessible datasets (produced by governments, nonprofits, and researchers) that I can help you find on the Web.
- Statista This link opens in a new window
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A vast statistics portal integrating data and facts onto a single platform, categorized into market sectors. - Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
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Get quick and easy access to current and historical U.S. census data and demographic information. Covers 1790 - 2010.
NOTE: You will need to register with your Carleton email address to begin fully using this database. - ProQuest Statistical Abstracts of the World This link opens in a new window
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Search the statistical abstracts of 40 countries at one time. Statistical abstracts provide a point of entry to the vast array of data available about countries.
- World Values Survey
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Surveys individuals in countries around the world on attitudes, values, trust, and demographics.
- iPoll Databank This link opens in a new window
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U.S. public opinion poll data, organized at the question level from the Roper Center, 1942 - current.
NOTE: You will need to register with your Carleton email address to begin fully using this database. - ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new window
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(Searches through citations, subject indexing, and some full text)
A vast index of statistics produced by federal agencies, states, and intergovernmental organizations. A great place to start if you're not sure who has collected data relevant to your research.
